Machine-Gun-Armed Robot Dogs Appear in El Salvador's Haiti Offensive
Summary
Footage released by El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele shows armed four-legged robots accompanying Salvadoran soldiers during an operation at a stadium in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The footage does not show the robots firing, and officials have not disclosed details about their weapons or controls.Key Facts
- The footage shows robot dogs with firearms mounted on their backs alongside Salvadoran soldiers in Port-au-Prince.
- One sequence shows a robot moving through a narrow passageway.
- El Salvador unveiled a Robotic Canine Unit during Independence Day celebrations in September.
- El Salvador initially presented the robots as tools for detecting and analyzing illicit substances.
- In 2021, U.S. companies Ghost Robotics and SWORD International unveiled a four-legged robot fitted with a 6.5mm rifle.
- China showed a robot dog carrying and firing an automatic rifle during military exercises with Cambodia in 2024.
- U.S. Marine special operations forces were reported to be testing robotic dogs with remotely operated weapons in 2024.
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